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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY ROBOTICS
Webster, NY · EIN 270699733 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · rcrobotics.org
revenue
$951K
expenses
$943K
net assets
$858K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

RCR enables high school and grade school students to participate in the FIRST Robotics & FIRST Lego League programs to encourage them to pursue careers in science & technology.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Community Robotics (RCR) supports K–12 students in the Rochester, NY area by enabling participation in FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League programs. The organization provides mentorship, fundraising guidance, and financial management services to student robotics teams. Founded in 2008, RCR aims to inspire future innovators and expand access to hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Support and Accounting
Assists teams with setting up bank accounts, managing finances, conducting audits, and maintaining tax-compliant records
Fundraising Strategies
Offers schools and teams innovative fundraising support, including event planning and online campaign development
Mentorship and Team Development
Provides experienced guidance on team formation, leadership, and volunteer recruitment for student robotics teams
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 2 activities
    • Direct support for student participation in robotics programs
      Provides tools, resources, and support to enable high school and grade school students to participate in and succeed in FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League programs, including competition preparation and career readiness in science and technology.
    • Mentorship and strategic guidance for robotics teams
      Provides mentorship and strategic advice to robotics teams on team formation, volunteer recruitment, financial management, and technical skill development. Supports youth leadership growth through ongoing guidance and resources.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Financial management support for robotics teams
      Assists robotics teams with financial accounting, including bank account setup, implementation of accounting procedures, and regular financial audits. Enables tax-exempt donations by serving as a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fundraising guidance for robotics programs
      Provides schools and robotics teams with resources and guidance on implementing fundraising strategies, including community events and online campaigns, to support program sustainability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$951K
Contributions & grants$923K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$28K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$943K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$858K
Cash$858K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$858K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.3%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • FIRST Inspires Partner — Partner organization whose programs Rochester Community Robotics participates in to inspire students through robotics.
  • FIRST Lego League Network — Participates in the FIRST Lego League program to engage younger students in STEM through robotics.
  • FIRST Robotics Network — Participates in the FIRST Robotics program to engage students in robotics competitions.
  • NYS FIRST Partner — State-level partner organization collaborating with Rochester Community Robotics to advance robotics education.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Experiential STEM Learning
    methodology: experiential-learning
    By engaging students in hands-on robotics programs outside the traditional classroom, RCR inspires interest in science and technology careers because experiential learning increases student motivation, skill retention, and real-world problem-solving abilities.
  • Mentorship and Leadership Development
    methodology: mentorship-and-support
    By providing experienced mentorship and leadership support, RCR enables youth robotics teams to focus on innovation and competition, fostering technical skill development and leadership because sustained guidance enhances team capacity and confidence.
  • Strategic Capacity Building
    methodology: strategic-advisory-support
    By offering strategic guidance in team formation, volunteer recruitment, and financial management, RCR builds sustainable robotics programs because strong foundational structures increase program longevity and operational effectiveness.